What is the cheapest way to get from Ercolano to Messina?

The cheapest way to get from Ercolano to Messina is to bus via Ercolano Scavi corso Resina which costs €30 - €60 and takes 8h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ercolano to Messina?

The fastest way to get from Ercolano to Messina is to drive and ferry which takes 5h 5m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Ercolano and Messina?

No, there is no direct bus from Ercolano to Messina. However, there are services departing from Ercolano Scavi corso Resina and arriving at Messina via Napoli. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Ercolano and Messina?

No, there is no direct train from Ercolano to Messina. However, there are services departing from Ercolano Scavi and arriving at Messina Centrale via Napoli Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.

How far is it from Ercolano to Messina?

The distance between Ercolano and Messina is 460 km.

How do I travel from Ercolano to Messina without a car?

The best way to get from Ercolano to Messina without a car is to train and ferry which takes 6h 19m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Ercolano to Messina?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Ercolano to Messina, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ercolano to Messina bus from?

Ercolano to Messina bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., depart from Napoli station.

Where do I catch the Ercolano to Messina train from?

Ercolano to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Napoli Centrale station.

Train or bus from Ercolano to Messina?

The best way to get from Ercolano to Messina is to bus which takes 8h 1m and costs €30 - €65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €40 - €110 and takes 7h 6m.

Where does the Ercolano to Messina bus arrive?

Ercolano to Messina bus services, operated by Itabus S.p.A., arrive at Messina station.

Where does the Ercolano to Messina train arrive?

Ercolano to Messina train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Messina Centrale station.

How do I get a train ticket from Ercolano to Messina?

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Where can I stay near Messina?

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Ercolano to Messina - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Ercolano to Messina by train, ferry, bus, car, plane, or train (Trenitalia)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Villa San Giovannitrain 8191
2. Take the ferry from Villa S.Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry V1 / ...
6h 19m
Bus via Ercolano Scavi corso Resina
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Napoli to Messinabus Bari / ...
8h 26m
€31–58
Bus
1. Take the bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messinabus N590 / ...
8h 1m
€32–62
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Ercolano to Villa San Giovannicar
2. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5h 5m
€75–108
Fly Naples Airport to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane NAP - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
6h 7m
€37–138
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centraletrain Ic
7h 6m
€42–102
Fly Naples Airport to Palermo Airport, train
1. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane NAP - PMO
2. Take the train from Palermo Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 57m
€52–162
Train to Fiumicino International Airport, fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
1. Take the train from Napoli to Roma Terminitrain
2. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane FCO - CTA
3. Take the train from Catania Centrale to Messina Centraletrain
7h 39m
€73–233

Ercolano to Messina by train and bus

14Weekly Services

8h 1mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 460.5 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Ercolano, Italy and Messina, Italy?

FlixBus operates a bus from Napoli P.zza Garibaldi to Messina twice daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 6h 45m. Alternatively, Trenitalia Intercity operates a train from Napoli Centrale to Messina Centrale twice daily. Tickets cost €40–100 and the journey takes 5h 50m.

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